Gonda Lijbers from Leiden ordered a sweater online that was never delivered, leading her to understand the risks of dropshipping. The article describes her experience with an order that turned out to be nothing more than an unfulfilled promise.
The morning rush hour in North Holland started quietly on Friday, June 19, with no traffic delays reported. Traffic flow across the province remained smooth throughout the early morning period.
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 1,758 people committed suicide in the Netherlands last year, which is the lowest number in over a decade. On average, nearly five people per day took their own lives during this period.
Primary schools across Amsterdam are increasingly dedicating time to educate students about Keti Koti, the anniversary of the abolition of slavery. The Flevoparkschool in East Amsterdam is leading these efforts with a month-long program that culminates in a festive parade through the neighborhood on July 1st. Other schools throughout the city are also participating through guest lectures, museum visits, and traditional workshops to honor this historical event.
The Haarlem hotel sector has sent an urgent letter to the city council expressing strong opposition to the development of a large hotel in the former V&D building at Verwulft. Existing hotel owners warned that the current market is unstable and that adding a major new competitor could lead to significant financial distress for the local industry.